Cycle training for schools
Make the most of cycling both inside and outside the classroom, with our training, tips and curriculum-based tools.
Why Bikeability?
Bikeability cycle training equips children with vital life skills. Pupils not only learn to cycle, they gain independence, social skills and a sense of wellbeing.
After Bikeability, children are better at responding to risk and report increased confidence. As a result, more children cycle to school which in turn improves mental health and wellbeing. This allows children to get more out of the classroom, improving their attention span and engagement. Healthier habits lead to increased attendance and improved academic results. Bikeability goes beyond a training course; it impacts children’s lives.
The Department for Transport funds Bikeability cycle training for schools. The Bikeability Trust distributes this funding across England to local authorities. However, not all schools currently receive funding – if you don’t, but you want to, get in touch with your local authority.
We want to help you embed active travel into your school.
You already know the benefits, but we’ve made it easy to encourage active travel. As well as Bikeability training, we have developed a toolkit of curriculum-linked resources for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. These “Tools for Schools” include:
Discover
Presentations and leaflets to explain Bikeability to your pupils and their families
Discover Bikeability
Learn
Learning resources, packed full of engaging lessons linked to the curriculum
Learn with Bikeability
Have fun!
Fun cycle-themed activities, perfect for wet playtimes or homework tasks.
Cycle more and have fun!
Some of our favourite tools
Design a cycle jersey
Design a cycling jersey that would make sure you were noticed when cycling
KS2 Let’s cycle more
Use persuasive writing to increase the number of people cycling, supporting their health and the environment
What is Bikeability? Presentation for pupils
Explain what Bikeability is and why your pupils should take part
Tools for Schools in action
In January 2021, we launched a competition in partnership with Frog Bikes. The challenge? Design your own cycle jersey, using our Tools for Schools activity. One lucky winner would win their own Frog Bike.
Then, England entered lockdown. Suddenly, everyone needed activities to keep their children entertained. Yet again, parents had to juggle childcare with working from home. Our Tools for Schools came to the rescue!
Over 1000 children entered our competition. Every single entry was fantastic. Children loved designing their dream jersey – and parents and teachers loved that it kept them busy!
Our winning entry stood out thanks to its eye-catching frog design and brilliant sequins. We loved the added sparkle – and a great way to stay visible whilst cycling too.
Stories from our Bikeability champions
Join the Bikeability Club
Why not join our Bikeability Club for lots of advice about how to carry on cycling after Bike to School Week, plus newsletters, discounts and other competitions!
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